Atra Emanuel Asdou
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Multi-talented self starter and team player with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Ensemble Member | Administrative Assitant
Lookingglass Theatre Company
2013 - Current
- Attending cross-departmental meetings on behalf of Ensemble, Board, Staff, and Production teams; providing feedback on new work and improving system operations; weighing production budgets; reporting to leadership and managers.
- Coordinating Zoom, Google, and in-person meetings; representing team voice, taking concise notes, leaving meetings with clear, actionable items.
- Successfully running e-mail exchanges with artists, production, staff, and ensemble from myriad backgrounds, locations, and abilities, always leading with grace and empathy.
- Creating e-mail templates, streamlining invitations and electronic communication.
- Booking talent’s flight and accommodations for award show ceremonies, ensuring talent’s needs are met while staying within the allotted budget.
- Drafting e-mails on behalf of the Artistic Director to Third-Party producers, resulting in revenue-generating co-productions and tours.
- Anticipating needs: a heatwave impacted the venue’s A/C. Troubleshot and contacted appropriate departments to swiftly inspect and repair the HVAC system, ensuring safe conditions for programming to continue during a four-show weekend.
- Kept calm and focused during a high-pressure tech failure, quickly securing a working computer and operating board for our sound designer when previous equipment failed.
- Managing credit card receipts, travel, and out-of-pocket reimbursements thoroughly and on time.
- Ad Hoc: Sourcing and securing a film production crew, coordinating with Box Office to minimize tech footprint on the live shoot, and helping load in and clean up.
- Regularly organizing and distributing production information, update data, calendars, original copy, and production scripts across Google, bringing everyone up to speed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences - Theatre
Loyola University Chicago
Improvisation, Writing, Editing
The Second City & iO Chicago
Skills
- Google Workplace
- Microsoft Office
- Organizing Calendars
- Writing
- Research
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
- Quick Learner
- Managing Workplace Stress Workshop Facilitator
- Improviser
Awards
2025 Jeff Award Winner, 2025 Venturous Grant Winner, 2025 Writer for NYC World Science Fair, 2024 MAPFund Grant Winner, 2023 Speechwriter for Mayor Karen Bass
Timeline
Improvisation, Writing, Editing
The Second City & iO Chicago
Ensemble Member | Administrative Assitant
Lookingglass Theatre Company
2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences - Theatre
Loyola University Chicago